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Welcome!
The
mission of the University of Minnesota’s Office for Business
& Community Economic Development is to contribute to the economic
growth and development of Minnesota communities. Through successful
collaboration and partnerships with government, private enterprise
and community organizations, the University will work cooperatively
to:
- Provide
training and employment opportunities for community residents
in the skilled trades professions.
- Promote
business opportunities, capacity building, and job expansion for
businesses owned by women, people of color, and people with disabilities.
- Leverage
the assets and resources of the University to support the economic
development and revitalization of urban communities.
- Foster economic diversification,
entrepreneurial expansion, new business start ups and job creation.
- Develop
strategies and implement programs to promote diversity in hiring
and the purchasing of goods and services.
Moreover, it is the University’s goal to stimulate socioeconomic
empowerment within diverse communities by establishing initiatives
and programs that create opportunities for businesses owned by individuals
historically and currently underrepresented.
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All bid responses must be clocked in FM Purchasing Services, 319 15th Ave. SE, Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55454-0199 no later than the due date at the specified local time. Late bids will not be considered.
RFP for A & E Services for the Social Science Tower Remodeling Project
 Due Date: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, 1:00 PM CST
There is a NON - mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit scheduled for 10:00 A.M. local time, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. Meet in room 710 of the Social Science Building.
A Pre-design report will be posted on the CPPM RFP Website for viewing and downloading by the end of the business day, Monday, Aug. 4, 2008. Click here to access website.
RFP for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Renovation of Former UMD School of Business and Economics Building (Phase 1)
Due Date: Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, 3:00 PM CST
Project #03-566-08-1587
There is a MANDATORY pre-proposal meeting at 10:00AM on Friday, August 15th, 2008 at the UMD Former School of Business and Economics (417 Library Drive, Duluth, MN 55812).
Construction Manager at Risk RFP for the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research Expansion and Renovation Project
Due Date: Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, 2:00 PM CST
A MANDATORY pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for 8:30am on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008 at the McGuire Translational Research Facility.
The Perkins + Will Final Pre-design Document and the New Additional Space Program to CMRR Expansion 2006 Pre-Design Document have been posted on the CPPM RFP Website. Click here to access website.
Lump Sum RFP for the Maintenance / Farm Research Center at the NWROC in Crookston, MN
Due Date: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, 1:00 PM CST
Please contact Wade Erickson via e-mail at wade@fossarch.com for a complete set of plans.
On Monday afternoon, Aug. 18, a copy of the RFP and a limited number of PDF construction documents for project clarification will be on the CPPM RFP Website for viewing and downloading. Click here to access website.
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